TY - JOUR
KW - Stress
KW - Anxiety
KW - Coping
KW - Programs
KW - Hair cortisol
AU - Silvia L. Iglesias
AU - Sergio H. Azzara
AU - Diego Gonzalez
AU - Carolina Ibar
AU - Juan Jamardo
AU - Gabriela A. Berg
AU - María del Mar Bargiela
AU - Bibiana Fabre
AB - INTRODUCTION AND AIMS Programs to improve stress coping include a series of techniques such as relaxation training, cognitive restructuring, and time management, among others. Its application has shown its importance in the field of Health Psychology. In the present study we show the beneficial results of a theory-practice pilot training program of stress management for professionals, teachers, non teachers and students of Pharmacy and Biochemistry. MATERIAL AND METHODS A program of 5 sessions was implemented with the objective of improving stress management. To assess efficacy, we used hair cortisol level and anxiety level tests before and after the program. RESULTS After the program, both hair cortisol and anxiety levels significantly decreased among participants. Hair cortisol significantly increased in the control group. CONCLUSIONS This type of program was proved to be effective for all participants, helping to reduce stress and improving their quality of life.
IS - 2-3
N2 - INTRODUCTION AND AIMS Programs to improve stress coping include a series of techniques such as relaxation training, cognitive restructuring, and time management, among others. Its application has shown its importance in the field of Health Psychology. In the present study we show the beneficial results of a theory-practice pilot training program of stress management for professionals, teachers, non teachers and students of Pharmacy and Biochemistry. MATERIAL AND METHODS A program of 5 sessions was implemented with the objective of improving stress management. To assess efficacy, we used hair cortisol level and anxiety level tests before and after the program. RESULTS After the program, both hair cortisol and anxiety levels significantly decreased among participants. Hair cortisol significantly increased in the control group. CONCLUSIONS This type of program was proved to be effective for all participants, helping to reduce stress and improving their quality of life.
PB - Elsevier
PY - 2018
SP - 105
EP - 111
T2 - Ansiedad y Estrés
TI - Stress management program for students, teachers and non-teachers of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry of the University of Buenos Aires
UR - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1134793718300678
VL - 24
SN - 1134-7937
ER -